Joan K. Johns (nee Kepner), age 91,  Memphis, TN, formerly of  Washington, IL, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018.  The widow of the late, Deral Johns, she is survived by two sons, John (Debra) Johns of Russellville, AR; Gregory (Diana) Johns of East Peoria, IL; six grandchildren, Kerryn; Melissa; Benjamin; Kathryn; Stephen; Robert; four great-grandchildren and best friend Celia Payne.   Joan was an active member of Germantown United Methodist Church and an avid life long golfer.

Visitation will be 1-2 pm, February 3, followed by a Memorial Service at 2 pm.  Both at Forest Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park-South (901) 346-3250.  In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.